NYSERDA awarded $1M to encourage electric vehicle use

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has been awarded $1 million by the U.S. Department of Energy to promote the use of electric vehicles in the Northeast. NYSERDA, in partnership with the Transportation and Climate Initiative, an 11-state consortium of transport, energy and environmental agencies that also includes the District of Columbia, will seek to educate vehicle owners and build support locally.

Guidelines on locating charging stations, along with help in developing zoning and permitting regulations, will be among the goals. The award was one of 16 announced by U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu. In all, $8.5 million was distributed.